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A soccer team playing third-tier football just three years ago now leads Argentina's top league and remains undefeated in their first-ever South American championship. Independiente Rivadavia's fairytale rise proves underdogs can compete with giants.
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest both won Thursday night to set up an all-English Europa League semifinal showdown. Forest earned their first European semifinal since 1984 while Villa continues their impressive run under manager Unai Emery.
Ryan Nembhard, who went undrafted into the NBA, just broke a Dallas Mavericks franchise record with 21 assists in a single regulation game. The rookie point guard's historic night shows that determination and talent can shine through, even when you're not picked first.
A young British tennis team, missing its four top-ranked players, just pulled off a stunning upset against Australia to reach the Billie Jean King Cup finals. Seventeen-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic and her teammates proved that heart and depth matter more than rankings.
The third-seeded Wisconsin Badgers stunned top-ranked North Dakota 2-1 in the NCAA hockey semifinals, earning a shot at the national championship. A pair of first-period goals and stellar defense propelled the underdogs to Saturday's title game in Las Vegas.
Two underdog hockey teams delivered thrilling victories to set up an unexpected championship matchup. Denver's captain scored his second goal of the season in double overtime, while Wisconsin held strong despite five penalties to reach Saturday's final.
A group of eight and nine-year-old girls from tiny Nipomo, California, entered their tournament in 7th place and left as champions. The Icebreakers beat teams from much bigger cities to claim the Midseason Madness championship title.
Sports films follow a familiar formula, yet they remain timeless favorites that inspire audiences worldwide. A journalist breaks down what makes these underdog stories work and why we keep coming back for more.
Tampa Bay Rays speedster Chandler Simpson, known for his blazing speed and minimal power, shocked everyone by hitting his first-ever over-the-fence home run in Spring Training. The dugout erupted as the player with "90-grade speed and 10-grade power" finally cleared the fence.
A last-second layup gave High Point University its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory Thursday, joining other underdogs in turning March Madness 2026 into a celebration of surprise and possibility. Mid-major programs proved they belong on basketball's biggest stage.
A 25-year-old wrestler from Jind just pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Indian wrestling, pinning two-time world medalist Antim Panghal to earn her spot at the Asian Championships. After eight years of near-misses and self-doubt, Meenakshi finally broke through.
Thirty years ago, underdog Sri Lanka defeated powerhouse Australia in a cricket World Cup final that changed the sport forever. Captain Arjuna Ranatunga got his wish to face the team that refused to play in his country, and star player Aravinda de Silva delivered the performance of a lifetime.
A small-town Norwegian soccer team from beyond the Arctic Circle is beating some of Europe's richest clubs with a squad worth less than one Manchester City player. Their Champions League run is inspiring underdog stories across the continent.
Italy's national baseball team just made history, advancing to the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the first time ever with a thrilling 8-6 victory over Puerto Rico. The underdogs are now 5-0 in the tournament and facing either defending champion Japan or Venezuela next.
A European underdog just shocked the international baseball community. Italy's team defeated powerhouses USA and Mexico to advance in the World Baseball Classic, proving the sport's global reach is expanding beyond traditional borders.
Australia's baseball team nearly pulled off a stunning upset against reigning champions Japan at the World Baseball Classic, falling just 4-3 in front of a sellout Tokyo Dome crowd that included Japan's Emperor. The scrappy underdogs proved they belong on the world stage.
Australia's powerchair hockey team is heading to Finland in May with new coaches, fresh energy, and their sights set on a world championship medal. After two decades of quiet competition, the underdogs say this is their moment to shine.
Boston University's softball team shocked three nationally ranked Power Four programs at the Duke Invitational, winning three of four games behind clutch pitching and last-inning heroics. The reigning three-time Patriot League champions proved their chemistry and never-quit attitude can compete with anyone.
The Portland High School boys basketball team went from tournament underdogs to state champions, beating top contenders to claim their first Gold Ball since 2017. The sixth-seeded Bulldogs defeated Camden Hills 76-60 in Maine's Class A final, proving that teamwork and perseverance can overcome any ranking.
Two underdogs made history at London's inaugural Pro Climbing League Championship, with France's Oriane Bertone and Scotland's Max Milne taking home top prizes in a thrilling new side-by-side competition format. The event brought together the world's best climbers for a fresh take on the sport that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
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